The Core i9-9900KS is a faster gaming CPU than the Ryzen 3 3100, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $488.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9900KS
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Ryzen 3 3100
- Up to 89% cheaper – $61.99 vs $549.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 65 vs 127 Watts
Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 3 3100
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, $
$549.99
11%
Value, $/FPS
$2.61/FPS
11%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Average FPS
204
97%
Min 1% FPS
140
97%
Price, $
$61.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.3/FPS
100%
Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 3 3100 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 3 3100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9900KS vs Ryzen 3 3100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9900KS
Oct 28th, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
83%
Ryzen 3 3100
Apr 24th, 2020
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 3 3100 |
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General | ||
Oct 28th, 2019 | Release Date | Apr 24th, 2020 |
$513.00 | MSRP | $99.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Coffee Lake-R | Codename | Matisse |
127 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 16 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |